Main switch/Steering lock................................................................... 3-1
Indicator lights .................................................................................... 3-2
Speedometer ..................................................................................... 3-2
Antitheft alarm (optional) .................................................................... 3-3
Handlebar switches ............................................................................ 3-3
Clutch lever ........................................................................................ 3-5
Shift pedal .......................................................................................... 3-5
Front brake lever ................................................................................ 3-5
Rear brake pedal................................................................................ 3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................................................................... 3-6
Fuel .................................................................................................... 3-7
Fuel tank breather hose ..................................................................... 3-7
Fuel cock ............................................................................................ 3-8
Starter (choke) “ ” .......................................................................... 3-9
Seats (for XVS650) ............................................................................ 3-9
Seats (for XVS650A) ........................................................................ 3-11
Helmet holder................................................................................... 3-12
Storage compartment ...................................................................... 3-13
Rear shock absorber adjustment ..................................................... 3-14
Luggage strap holders ..................................................................... 3-15
Sidestand ......................................................................................... 3-15
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check ......................................... 3-16
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
Tool kit ................................................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................ 6-2
Panel removal and installation............................ 6-5
Panel A ............................................................... 6-6
Panel B ............................................................... 6-7
Spark plugs ........................................................ 6-7
Engine oil............................................................ 6-9
Final gear oil ..................................................... 6-11
Air filter ............................................................. 6-12
Carburetor adjustment...................................... 6-13
Idle speed adjustment ...................................... 6-14
Throttle cable free play inspection .................... 6-15
Valve clearance adjustment.............................. 6-15
Tires ................................................................. 6-15
Wheels ............................................................. 6-17
Clutch lever free play adjustment ..................... 6-18
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ...................................................... 6-19
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ...................................................... 6-20
Brake light switch adjustment ........................... 6-21
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ............................................ 6-21
Inspecting the brake fluid level.......................... 6-22
Brake fluid replacement .................................... 6-22
Cable inspection and lubrication ....................... 6-23
Throttle cable and grip lubrication..................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedal lubrication....................... 6-23
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..................... 6-24
Sidestand lubrication ........................................ 6-24
Front fork inspection ......................................... 6-25
Steering inspection ........................................... 6-25
Wheel bearings ................................................. 6-26
Battery .............................................................. 6-26
Fuse replacement ............................................. 6-27
Headlight bulb replacement .............................. 6-28
Turn signal and taillight bulb replacement......... 6-29
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-30
Front wheel removal ......................................... 6-31
Front wheel installation ..................................... 6-31
Rear wheel removal .......................................... 6-32
Rear wheel installation...................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting ................................................ 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ....................................... 6-35
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
6-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
EAU00713
Brake light switch adjustmentThe rear brake light switch is activated
by the brake pedal and is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on
just before braking takes effect. To ad-
just the rear brake light switch, hold the
switch body so it does not rotate while
turning the adjusting nut. Turn the ad-
justing nut in direction a to make the
brake light come on earlier. Turn the
adjusting nut in direction b to make
the brake light come on later.
1. Wear indicator grooves
EAU00720
Checking the front brake
pads and rear brake shoes
EAU01119
Front brake
Wear indicator grooves are provided
on each brake pad. These indicators
allow checking of brake pad wear with-
out disassembling the brake. Inspect
the grooves. If they have almost disap-
peared, ask a Yamaha dealer to re-
place the pads.
1. Wear limit line
2. Wear indicator
EAU00727
Rear brake
Apply the brake and inspect the wear
indicator.
If the indicator reaches the wear limit
line, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace
the shoes.
7-2
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ECA00010CAUTION:
l
Avoid using strong acidic
wheel cleaners, especially on
spoked wheels. If you do use
such products for hard-to-re-
move dirt, do not leave it on any
longer than instructed, then
thoroughly rinse it off with wa-
ter, immediately dry the area
and apply a corrosion protec-
tion spray.
l
Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
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Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
l
Do not use high-pressure
washers or steam-jet cleaners
since they cause water seep-
age and deterioration in the fol-
lowing areas: seals (of wheel
bearings, swingarm bearings,
forks and brakes), electric com-
ponents (couplers, connectors,
instruments, switches and
lights), breather hoses and
vents.
l
For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)
8-5
SPECIFICATIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Headlight type
Quartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage
´
quantity
XVS650
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W
´
1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W
´
1 (except for GB)
12 V, 3.4 W
´
1 (for GB)
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W
´
4
Meter light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Engine trouble indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
XVS650A
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W
´
1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W
´
1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W
´
4
Meter light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Engine trouble indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
´
1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse 15 A
INDEX
A
Air filter ....................................................6-12
Antitheft alarm (optional) ..........................3-3
B
Battery ....................................................6-26
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..........6-24
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............6-23
Brake fluid replacement ..........................6-22
Brake light switch adjustment .................6-21
C
Cable inspection and lubrication ............6-23
Carburetor adjustment ............................6-13
Care ..........................................................7-1
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ..................................6-21
Clutch lever ...............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play adjustment ...........6-18
Controls/Instruments
(XVS650/XVS650A) ..............................2-5
D
Dimmer switch ..........................................3-3
E
Engine break-in ........................................5-5
Engine oil ..................................................6-9
Engine stop switch ...................................3-4
Engine trouble indicator light ....................3-2
F
Final gear oil ...........................................6-11
Front brake lever ......................................3-5
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ...........................................6-19
Front fork inspection ...............................6-25
Front wheel installation ...........................6-31
Front wheel removal ...............................6-31
Fuel ...........................................................3-7
Fuel cock ..................................................3-8
Fuel tank breather hose ...........................3-7
Fuel tank cap ............................................3-6
Fuse replacement ...................................6-27
G
Give safety the right of way ......................1-1
H
Handlebar switches ..................................3-3
Dimmer switch ....................................3-3
Engine stop switch ..............................3-4
Horn switch .........................................3-3
Lights switch .......................................3-4
Pass switch .........................................3-3
Start switch .........................................3-4
Turn signal switch ...............................3-3
Headlight bulb replacement ...................6-28
Helmet holder .........................................3-12
High beam indicator light ..........................3-2
Horn switch ...............................................3-3
I
Identification number records ...................9-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................6-14
Indicator lights ..........................................3-2
Engine trouble indicator light ..............3-2
High beam indicator light ....................3-2
Neutral indicator light ..........................3-2
Turn indicator light ..............................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............6-22
K
Key identification number .........................9-1
L
Left view (XVS650) ...................................2-1
Left view (XVS650A) ................................2-3
Lights switch .............................................3-4
Luggage strap holders ............................3-15
M
Main switch/Steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ...............................................9-2
N
Neutral indicator light ................................3-2
P
Panel A .....................................................6-6
Panel B .....................................................6-7
Panel removal and installation .................6-5
Parking ......................................................5-6
INDEX
Pass switch .............................................. 3-3
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication .............................................. 6-2
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-1
R
Rear brake pedal ..................................... 3-6
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ........................................... 6-20
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-14
Rear wheel installation ........................... 6-33
Rear wheel removal ............................... 6-32
Right view (XVS650) ................................ 2-2
Right view (XVS650A) ............................. 2-4
S
Seats (for XVS650) .................................. 3-9
Seats (for XVS650A) .............................. 3-11
Shift pedal ................................................ 3-5
Shifting ..................................................... 5-4
Sidestand ............................................... 3-15
Sidestand lubrication .............................. 6-24
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check ................................................... 3-16
Spark plugs .............................................. 6-7
Specifications ........................................... 8-1
Speedometer ............................................ 3-2
Start switch ............................................... 3-4
Starter (choke) “ ” ................................. 3-9
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-4
Starting the engine ................................... 5-1
Steering inspection ................................. 6-25
Storage ..................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-13
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-30
T
Throttle cable and grip lubrication .......... 6-23
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-15
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires ....................................................... 6-15
Tool kit ...................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ..................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-35
Turn indicator light .................................... 3-2
Turn signal and taillight bulb
replacement ......................................... 6-29
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-3
V
Valve clearance adjustment ................... 6-15
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings ...................................... 6-26
Wheels ................................................... 6-17